Finding love in this busy world has become far easier than earlier times. Dating apps have revolutionized the dating world. The rising popularity of online dating has also increased romance scams. As many people approach online to find love, it has become a more accessible spot for scammers.
Here are some of the signs that will keep you safe while dating online by detecting the threat and avoiding it.
Be cautious, if Someone Asks You to Chat outside Dating Site
It is a common tact of scammers; they prefer to talk on text, email or any other platform but not on dating site. They claim about the cancellation of their subscription, or they are leaving the dating app. They pretend their account will be deactivated soon and leave their email id for you to contact them if contact is lost on dating app.
Stay alert if you see such messages. Never contact a new person outside the app. If the person is interested, he will converse with you on dating app only, till the time both of you see your relation can move ahead.
Watch-Out If You Find Someone’s Profile Too Good
Have you stuck up at a profile where the person looks just like any other model? Or your dating partner says he or she is very wealthy and has a great job. These are the usual tactics of criminals. They even say that they are outside the country to eliminate any chances of meeting.
If you come up with a person who is reluctant to meet or making excuses like these, you might be at risk. It is better to stay alert than falling in danger.
You can even reverse check the profile photo to analyze whether the picture is used online at some other place.
Be Watchful If Someone Asks You for Money Transfer
Romance scammers profess their love, strong feelings for you, without even meeting. They make efforts to win your trust by showing their seriousness towards your relation.
They converse to you that they are experiencing a tragedy to lure your money by making you feel sympathetic to them.
If you face such situations, you should never transfer your money. Sometimes you are even at risk after meeting them once or twice.
Let’s suppose you have shared your bank or card details with them, immediately inform your bank to block your cards before your hard earned money goes in wrong hands.
Always be careful while sharing your details or pictures with online dating partners. Scammers usually target with compromising material. Before agreeing or going to meet a prospective partner, it would be safe if you inform your close friend or family beforehand.
We strongly recommend you do not travel out of your area to meet someone whom you would be meeting for the first time.
A scam should always be reported to the police. These people should be caught on time to avoid further damage by preventing somebody else from heartbreak and loss of money.
